Rep. Martina White (R-Phila) was interviewed on WPHT Radio's Dom Giordanoi program August 21, 2017 about her recent profile in Philadelphia Magazine and and update on her legislation to require PA cities to comply with federal immigration laws and regulations as well as other legislative issues.

Rep. Martina White (R-Phila) was interviewed on WPHT Radio's Dom Giordanoi program February 27th, 2017 about her legislation to require Pennsylvania cities to comply with federal immigration laws and regulations.

Rep. Martina White (R-Phila) was interviewed on the WPHT Radio Rich Zeoli program on February 27th, 2017 about her legislation to require Pennsylvania cities to comply with federal immigration laws and regulations.

Legislation designed to prohibit “Sanctuary Cities” in the Commonwealth has been approved by the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), sponsor of House Bill 1885, said her bill would require cooperation between local and federal law enforcement agencies, and ensure that individuals who have come to the country illegally and committed further crimes cannot find respite in communities in Pennsylvania.

Three pieces of legislation designed to address problems arising from an influx of illegal immigrants in Pennsylvania have been introduced in Harrisburg. Lawmakers introduced bills to tackle issues regarding sanctuary cities, employment, and public benefit distribution. Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) is the prime sponsor of House Bill 1885, which would force municipalities that operate as “Sanctuary Cities” for illegal immigrants to take responsibility for illegals’ criminal actions.

Lawmakers called on the Governor to direct the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to release letters that would allow Commonwealth businesses to contribute money to the Education Improvement Tax Credit Program(EITC) at a press conference held on Tuesday in Harrisburg. The EITC program directs more than $150 million annually to schools as a result of contributions made by Pennsylvania businesses. If schools cannot receive the funds by December 31, businesses will be ineligible to donate, and will look for other potential tax-deductible donations which don’t support children in the Commonwealth.

Legislation to protect police officers and their families when the officer is involved in a discharge of their firearm or other use of force was approved this week by the Pennsylvania House. The bill sponsored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), would delay police departments from releasing the names of officers while an investigation is ongoing, but would allow public officials to release the identifications once the incident investigation is complete. Rep. White said her legislation is designed to help to protect officers who are on the front line of law enforcement and their families from threats, intimidation or a rush to judgement.

Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed an emergency spending plan on Tuesday that would have provided more than $11 billion in funding for public and private schools, rape crisis centers and other social service providers to continue operations while state budget negotiations are ongoing. The General Assembly approved the emergency spending plan late last week, but the Governor continues to demand consideration of his full budget plan, which includes billions in state tax increases. Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) said the Governor needs to stop holding education funding hostage in his effort to increase taxes on all Pennsylvanians.

In order to help struggling social services and school districts desperate for their subsidies during the current budget impasse, the Pennsylvania House sent an emergency funding package to the governor’s desk on Thursday. The bill includes approximately $11 Billion which represents funding for 1/3rd of the fiscal year – from July through October. The decision on whether or not to release funding for education and critical services now lies solely with Gov. Wolf, who has vowed to reject the funding in his quest for increased taxation on every Pennsylvanian.